Una Serata a Roma, a Tablehopper-Hosted Event at 54 Mint on Wednesday July 23rd

When you read my review of ~54 MINT~ a couple of months ago, were you hungry to try chef Mattia Marcelli’s Roman menu (yeah, like the cheesy cacio e pepe?). Have you ever traveled to Italy, and miss the awesome aperitivo spreads you’ll find at bars in the early evening? Do you know how to pronounce “Negroni sbagliato”? Do the words “Aperol spritz” make you hungry and thirsty? Then this upcoming tablehopper and Campari America event, Una Serata a Roma (“An Evening in Rome”), is custom made for you.

On Wednesday July 23rd, we will gather on the outdoor patio and at the bar at 54 Mint for an aperitivo hour (starting at 6pm), featuring some classic Italian aperitivi, including an Aperol spritz and Negroni sbagliato (you’ll also be able to learn how to make an Aperol spritz—it’s as easy as 3-2-1). Chef Mattia Marcelli will be putting out an abundant spread of some fantastic bites, like supplí al telefono and salumi. We can pretend we’re in a piazza in Rome as we socialize, eat, and drink.

At 7pm, we’ll make our way into 54 Mint’s rustic-chic upstairs dining room for a family-style feast that will include two classic Roman pasta dishes (cacio e pepe and gnocchi all’amatriciana), and then get ready for a very special meat course, featuring chef Mattia’s perfect lamb chops, fennel pollen-spiked porchetta and housemade sausage (the pork is coming from Mark Pasternak’s Devil’s Gulch Ranch), plus sides like roasted potatoes and mustard greens.

Throughout the meal, 54 Mint partner and wine director Gianluca Legrottaglie will talk about Roman culinary traditions, and will also be pairing some wines to go along with the meal (you’ll learn about those too!). For dessert, expect a classic Roman dessert (torta ebrea) and a digestivo (perhaps Averna or Cynar will be making appearances). Let’s just say you may want to have a light lunch that day.

Tickets are only $75 per person, including all beverages, tax, and tip. 21 and over. Special thanks to Campari America for their partnership in this event. A donation will be made to the SF-Marin Food Bank. Ci vediamo!